Here’s a thought…
“We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.”
MARIE VON EBNER-ESCHENBACH
The Whale Museum Readies Final Summer Pod Nod
Friday, August 25, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The final Pod Nod overnight marine adventure at The Whale Museum is on Friday, August 25. These popular “pajama party” sleepovers are geared for children ages 6 to 11. Pod Nods
School Board Grapples with Budget Issues
-- by Ayn Gailey -- The regular School Board Meeting held on Thursday, July 27 covered diverse ground to help school staff prepare for the upcoming school year and pass an Orcas Island School District (OISD) budget accounting for the challenges presented by late revenue figures coming in from the
What The New Exchange Wants (And Doesn’t Want) From Your Storage Unit
-- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling Services -- Back in the good old days. Photo by Ron Glassett With the new Exchange reuse facility on schedule to open this fall, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) plans to roll out a series of new and modified policies in advance,
Immigration Initiative Set to Go to Ballot – Maybe
-- from San Juan County Communications -- A San Juan County citizen’s initiative concerning immigration has been approved to go to the November general election ballot. Initiative 2017-7 required 1,635 signatures (which represents 15% of the votes cast in the County in the last gubernatorial election) in order to advance
Letter to the Editor: Rental Housing at Risk Due to Legislature’s Failure to Adopt Capital Budget
-- from Lisa Byers, Executive Director, OPAL Community Land Trust -- The Washington State legislature adjourned last week without adopting a capital budget. There is no timeline for the legislature to reconvene. That means there may be no capital budget adopted this year. This is bad news for the Orcas
Sheriff’s Report | July 19 -26, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- July 19, 2017 17-004549 Agency Assistance 07:25:43 07/19/17 SJ EMS requested a Friday Harbor Deputy to respond to a residence for assistance. The Deputy responded and assisted SJ EMS and Compass Health. 17-004553 Theft 11:54:27 07/19/17 A Deputy met with a Lopez
Orcas Park and Rec Offers Softball Clinic with UW Players
Tuesday, August 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Buck Park -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt for Orcas Park and Rec -- Softball players entering grades 7th – 12th are invited to participate in the upcoming Softball Clinic at Buck Park. Join UW players Shawna Wright, Madison Schreyer and others on Tuesday, August
From Tomorrow On, Always Dial Ten Digits
-- from Washington State Ferries -- [Previous story on Orcas Issues] Please be advised that starting Saturday, July 29, callers in the 360, 206, 425 and 253 area codes will be required to dial the area code at all times, even when making a local call. This will not affect local
Orcas Women’s Coalition Moves Immigration Initiative Forward
-- from the Orcas Women's Coalition -- The OWC-IRG Immigration Initiative qualified for the November ballot with overwhelming numbers because you wanted to make a difference and it worked. A small but mighty coalition of citizen activists from all the big islands brought your tidings to the San Juan County
Letter to Editor | Special Thanks for Sunday Music on the Green
-- from Kathryn Hansen for San Juan County Parks -- The San Juan County Parks & Recreation Commission and Parks Department staff commend Leslie Seaman for her 18 years of dedication to bringing delightful music to the Eastsound Village Green. Leslie’s enthusiasm and ability to organize and produce the summer Sunday
47th Annual Shaw Island Classic Race
Saturday, August 12, Shaw Island -- from Peg Gerlock -- Sponsored by the San Juan Island Yacht Club, the 47th Annual Shaw Island Classic Sailboat Race will be held Saturday, August 12. All eligible boats and crews are invited to participate. The race starts from Friday Harbor and circumnavigates scenic
Emmanuel Market Day a Rummage Sale, Yes, But So Much More…
Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Lynn Baker -- Paintings by Orcas Island artists…. sterling silver candlesticks…an American Girl doll with lots of accessories…This is a rummage sale? While we’ll have plenty of glassware, gardening and shop tools, housewares, linens, a whole church
Your San Juan County Fair: Facts, History, Trivia, and Funding
-- from Barbara Bevens for The San Juan County Fair Board -- Did you know that the San Juan County Fair is self-supporting? Indeed, it is the only county entity that is. Funding sources are primarily by grants, sponsorships and donations. The biggest single grant comes from the State of
WSF Adds a Ferry to San Juans Route
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Saturday, July 29, M/V Chelan will join the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney route as the international vessel. M/V Hyak, M/V Samish, M/V Elwha, and M/V Tillikum will serve the domestic sailings. This will restore the route to full capacity, and regular Summer 2017 schedule
Four Rescued by Navy in Two Calls to Whatcom County
-- from Mike Welding for NAS Whidbey -- Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted two rescues Monday, July 24, 2017, both of which were in Whatcom County. The first rescue occurred late in the afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m. NAS Whidbey Island received notification from the
San Juan County Fair Announces Music & Entertainment Line-up
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- Dylan Clifthorne. Photo by Ashley King The San Juan County Fair is beginning to release its 2017 entertainment line-up. Music headliners are Kuinka (Formerly Rabbit Wilde), local favorites The Fabulous Rhythmatics, The Olson Bros Band (country rock from
